The table above shows the total number of traffic fatalities (Tot)
for Colorado, alcohol related fatalities (Alc-Rel) and fatalities in
crashes where the highest BAC in the crash was 0.08 or above (0.08+).

It is important to note that the Colorado drunk driving statistics,
as shown above, include data from individuals who were in an
alcohol-related crash, but not driving a motor vehicle at the time. The
U.S. Department of Transportation defines alcohol-related deaths as
"fatalities that occur in crashes where at least one driver or
non-occupant (pedestrian or pedalcyclist) involved in the crash has a
positive Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) value."